I have always loved the beach. It's just that growing up in Palawan, I've been really partial about beaches because I know I've seen the best. And if I were to go spend vacation in one aside from Palawan beaches, it has to be on a good deal.

This is where researching became a good weapon before venturing into Puerto Galera for the first time. I looked for other alternatives but after calculating, Angel's Travel Tours was by far the best price. And because of the good feedback I read online, I booked everyone's travel itinerary with them. It was summer so a deal like this cannot be ignored.

Tickets for MB Golden Hawk

You get to wear a sticker so the ferry crew and the staff from the resort would recognize you as their guest.

We waited for 40 minutes to board in Gate 2B because we missed the earlier ferry trip.

Their promo package included the back and forth ferry ride, environmental fees, terminal fee, shuttle service, and room accommodation. All we had to do was be at the Batangas Pier to meet and pay the travel agent, in our case, Mhae.

Balcony area outside our room

The rung behind us is where we hang our wet clothes

We stayed at Delgado's Resort. The building seems newly built. The room we got was good for the 5 of us. Sorry for not having photos without people in it. I always take pictures of the amenities of the resorts I go to. I guess I just forgot to do so this time. You can click here to see the amenities as posted on their Facebook Fan Page.

And I say this to everyone who ask why I watch TV series even if it meant that I'll sleep past my bedtime. And yes, I meant FRIENDS as in the TV series FRIENDS.

To those who were not online around 3am today, someone tried to break into my apartment and I was able to live tweet and post on FB all that happened. Okay, even I thought that it was absurd trying to go on Social Networking Sites while it was happening, but what do I do when everyone living near me cannot be reached thru phone?

See my live tweets here.

Let’s make the Puerto Princesa Underground River one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature!

Boto tayo Pilipinas! WUNDER GROUND UNITED.

-RA Rivera

I've been craving for crabs for almost two months. Friends left and right have promised to accompany me in restaurants that serve them but all these have been postponed. So when my boyfriend asked me to watch Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides in the IMAX theater in Mall of Asia, I had that glimmer of hope that I'll finally be able to eat steamed crabs.


We were there by 6pm and got tickets to see the last full show. Since the movie wasn't due to start in 6 hours, we had plenty of time to watch the sunset and then go to Seaside Dampa for dinner. We went scouting for the best prices, asking for crab prices resto by resto. There was one who offered a 20% discount to be slashed off from the paluto price but even with the discount, the total of the paluto and the crabs' market price were still steep. After a round of asking prices, we decided to eat at Julie's.

Our selection was pretty simple, I wanted crabs and he wanted Sinigang na Hipon so we ordered half-kilo of both. 

These? All mine

Included Xy to show how big the bowl is

Ensaladang Mangga

Rice good for 5 people

We shared the sinigang and we still got to take home half of what we ate. He let me eat the crabs all by myself but because I'm a good girlfriend, I gave him two claws. Tee hee!

Things you might wanna know:
-The smoking area could be too noisy as there are bands that play at night. For a dinner for two, it's best to eat indoors where you can actually hear one another.
-Being friendly will take you places, er give you discounts rather. We got 10% off the paluto charge.
-Price: 
1/2k of crabs + paluto (P380)
1/2k of sinigang na hipon + paluto (P360)
Ensaladang mangga (P100)
Big bowl of rice (P100)
Coke in can (P40)
Iced tea (P40)
Total: P1020  

Note: Sorry for the crappy photo quality. I forgot to bring my camera.

I have never been a concealer person. I used to think that my undereye area is fine as it is but alas, the sleepless nights has taken its toll on me. I now have what they call dark circles. So to counter that, on a whim I bought the inexpensive but raved Fanny Serrano stick concealer. But because of my self-proclaimed busy-ness, I always neglect to use it.

Actual photos to follow. Shade: Cashew (for undereye area)

Yesterday, I was getting late for work and I accidentally got the concealer from my makeup kit. This is the first time I have opened it by the way. Since it's already open, I just gently patted it on my undereye area (Read: pat not smudge) and set it with my compact powder. The result was wonderful. I even hurriedly texted my boyfriend and the short convo went like this.

Jen: I feel pretty today
Him: Everyday bhe

Of course, he's just being sweet.

Things you might wanna know:
-Price: 350 pesos (Market! Market!); I heard it's cheaper to buy from Natasha dealers (less than 300) but I don't know a dealer who is accessible.
-Lasting power: I have a very oily face but I must say that it didn't wear off until I had to remove it using my makeup remover.
-It's only my 2nd day using it. If there will be harsh skin reactions, as I do have sensitive skin, I shall report as soon as possible.

Saan ba masarap kumain pero hindi masakit sa bulsa? 


Kung may magtatanong sakin nito, 8065 Bagnet ang isasagot ko.

Bagnet (bàg-net; Ilocano dish) [n.] deep-fried pork chunks, preferably the liempo (pork belly). The whole big chunk or large cut of pork (with the skin intact) is boiled, drained, air-dried, then deep-fried until crisp brown and the skin has tiny bubble-like blisters on it

Basically, kung nakakita ka na ng Lechong Kawali, parang nakakita ka na rin ng Bagnet.
Eto nga pala yung ilan sa mga kinain namin.

Bagnet Kare-Kare

Bagnet Sisig

Frozen Buko Pandan

Bukod sa pagkain, marami ding mga paintings sa walls nila. Yung iba daw dito e gawa mismo ni Kitchie Nadal, dahil kapatid niya pala ang may-ari.






Meron din silang doodle wall.


Siyempre, hindi kami pwedeng umalis ng walang nailalagay sa wall.


At eto nga pala kami bago umuwi. Medyo di sila nakangiti, napagod ata sa sobrang kabusugan.


So yeah, kung nakarating ka sa part na ito. Salamat sa pagbabasa! Hindi naman pala sobrang haba ng post, marami lang pictures. At bago ko makalimutan, may free wifi din sila.